Meeting Summary
The city council meeting included the recognition of Alex Rivera as Teacher of the Month and discussions on various city projects and zoning issues. Key decisions involved approving several revocable permits and adopting the five-year capital improvement plan. Several zoning requests were also addressed, with one being remanded back to the planning commission for further review.
Key Decisions & Votes
Recognition of Alex Rivera as Teacher of the Month
07:00:00Resolution recognizing Alex Rivera as the January 2026 Teacher of the Month by Putnam City Public Schools Foundation and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City was unanimously passed.
Revocable Permit for Festival of the Arts
21:00:00A revocable permit for Arts Council Oklahoma City to hold the Festival of the Arts from April 22nd to 26th at City Hall was approved.
Revocable Permit for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade
22:00:00A revocable right-of-way use permit for the OKC Martin Luther King Jr. Alliance to hold the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday parade on January 19th was approved.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
24:00:00Items A through C for the OCMFA were approved with one motion.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Claims and Payroll
25:00:00Claims and payroll item A for the OCPA were approved.
Consent Docket Item 9D (Towing Services Bid Packet)
37:00:00Item 9D regarding the new bid packet for towing services was adopted after discussion about zone requirements and consumer costs.
Consent Docket Item 9AB
38:00:00Item 9AB from the consent docket was adopted.
Remainder of Consent Docket
39:00:00The remaining items on the consent docket were adopted.
Amendment to Master Design Statement (Item B1)
41:00:00An amendment to the master design statement related to rezoning 10201 Southeast 74th was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item B2)
42:00:00An ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 10201 Southeast 74th from R1 AE1 and AE2 to PUD 2114 AE1 and AE2 was approved.
Amendment to Master Design Statement (Item C1) with additional restrictions
46:00:00An amendment to the master design statement for rezoning 8701 North Kelly was approved, including additional restrictions to prohibit outdoor concerts and amplified outdoor sound.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item C2)
47:00:00An ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 8701 North Kelly from SPD70 and R1 to PUD 2120 was approved.
Remand of Zoning Request (Items D1 and D2) to Planning Commission
59:00:00The zoning request for 1422 Northwest 17th Street (Items D1 and D2) was remanded back to the planning commission for further consideration due to significant changes and ongoing discussions about alley access standards.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures (Item E2)
59:00:00A resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures (Item F2)
01:00:00A resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings (Item G2)
01:01:00A resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned was adopted.
Resolution Adopting Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (Item H2)
01:02:00A resolution adopting the five-year capital improvement plan was adopted.
Resolution Adopting Standards for Construction Management at Risk Projects (Item I)
01:06:00A resolution adopting standards and procedures for soliciting and contracting with construction managers for construction management at risk public improvement projects was adopted.
Resolution Authorizing Judgment Confession (Item J1)
01:06:00A resolution authorizing the municipal council to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Stafford v. City of OKC was adopted.
Executive Session for Collective Bargaining (Item K)
01:07:00A motion to conduct an executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations for fiscal years 25-26 and 26-27 with FOP, IAF, and ASME was approved.
Claim Recommended for Denial (Item L)
01:07:00A claim recommended for denial was denied.
Claim Recommended for Approval (Item M1A)
01:08:00A claim recommended for approval was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Festival of the Arts
To be held at City Hall environs, organized by Arts Council Oklahoma City.
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade
To be held along Walker to Reno, organized by the OKC Martin Luther King Jr. Alliance. Mayor Holt will be a speaker at the program at 12:15 PM, followed by the parade at 2:00 PM.
Financial Matters
Claims and Payroll (OCPA)
Approved for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Resolution adopting the plan was approved.
Claim Recommended for Denial
A claim was recommended for denial and subsequently denied.
Claim Recommended for Approval
A claim was recommended for approval and subsequently approved.
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns about the new towing services bid packet, criticism of 'smart city' initiatives and their impact on government functions, a plea for assistance with a property tax issue to prevent a home from being resold, and a request for the Oklahoma City Police Department to meet with a community group regarding immigration issues.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11A (previously deferred to January 27th)
- Zoning request for 1422 Northwest 17th Street (Items D1 and D2) remanded back to Planning Commission
Deadlines
- March 31st, 2026: Goal to close 12,000 warrant cases
Watch For
- Further discussions and potential revisions on the zoning request for 1422 Northwest 17th Street at the Planning Commission.
- Progress of the Uptown 23rd Street construction project and its impact on local businesses.
Announcements
- Alex Rivera recognized as Teacher of the Month for January 2026.
- Dr. Fred Rhodes, longtime superintendent, is retiring this year.
- Construction began on historic Uptown 23rd Street district, including street resurfacing, tree replacement (11 removed, 141 new street trees), a new traffic signal at Hudson and 23rd, aging water line replacement, new bus shelters, lighting improvements, and wider, ADA-compliant sidewalks. The project is expected to take 18 months.
- The city's warrant program, 'Operation Second Chance,' has closed over 11,000 cases, with a goal of 12,000 by March 31st, 2026.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Office of the Mayor
Resolution recognizing Alex Rivera as Teacher of the Month.
Item 4: Items from Council
No items were presented.
Item 5: City Manager Reports
No reports were presented, only claims and payroll.
Item 6: Journal of Council Proceedings
Items A and B were taken with one motion.
Item 7: Request for Uncontested Continuances
Several items related to unsecured structures and abandoned buildings were stricken from the agenda as owners had secured properties or required renotification.
Item 8A: Revocable Permit with Arts Council Oklahoma City
For the Festival of the Arts, April 22nd through 26th.
Item 8B: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with OKC Martin Luther King Jr. Alliance
To hold the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday parade on January 19th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-C
Various items for the OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Claims and Payroll Item A
Claims and payroll for the OCPA.
Item 9: Consent Docket
General consent docket items.
Item 9D: Consent Docket (Towing Services Bid Packet)
Discussion and vote on the new bid packet for towing services.
Item 9AB: Consent Docket
Specific item from the consent docket.
Item 10: Concurrence Docket
No items were presented.
Item 11A: Items for Individual Consideration
Previously deferred item.
Item 11B1: Amendment to Master Design Statement
Related to rezoning 10201 Southeast 74th.
Item 11B2: Ordinance on Final Hearing
Rezoning 10201 Southeast 74th from R1 AE1 and AE2 to PUD 2114 AE1 and AE2.
Item 11C1: Amendment to Master Design Statement
Related to rezoning 8701 North Kelly, with additional restrictions.
Item 11C2: Ordinance on Final Hearing
Rezoning 8701 North Kelly from SPD70 and R1 to PUD 2120.
Item 11D1 & D2: Amendment to Master Design Statement and Ordinance on Final Hearing
Rezoning 1422 Northwest 17th from R1 NU to SPUD 1765NU.
Item 11E1: Public Hearing regarding Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing for listed dilapidated structures.
Item 11E2: Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
Resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated.
Item 11F1: Public Hearing regarding Unsecured Structures
Public hearing for listed unsecured structures.
Item 11F2: Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
Resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured.
Item 11G1: Public Hearing regarding Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing for listed abandoned buildings.
Item 11G2: Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
Resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned.
Item 11H1: Public Hearing regarding 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Public hearing for the 5-year capital improvement plan.
Item 11H2: Resolution Adopting 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Resolution adopting the 5-year capital improvement plan.
Item 11I: Resolution Adopting Standards for Construction Management at Risk Projects
Resolution for soliciting and contracting with construction managers for public improvement projects.
Item 11J1: Resolution Authorizing Judgment Confession
Resolution in the case of Stafford v. City of OKC.
Item 11K: Executive Session
To discuss collective bargaining negotiations for fiscal years 25-26 and 26-27 with FOP, IAF, and ASME.
Item 11L: Claim Recommended for Denial
A claim recommended for denial.
Item 11M1A: Claim Recommended for Approval
A claim recommended for approval.
Item 12: Comments from Council
Council members provided updates and comments on various city matters, including Uptown 23rd Street construction and the warrant program.
Item 13: Citizens to Be Heard
Public comments from citizens on various topics.
Item 14: Adjournment
Meeting concluded.